Partner Profiles

Suanna M Tumlinson - Managing Partner

Summary of Qualification

I began my career of teaching because of my love of children and their ability to learn. I slowly emerged with strong organizational skills and an eye for detail due to the extensive paperwork demands that came with teaching special education.  KST Electric opened its doors in November 1994 with myself as the office manager, accountant, and receptionist. I oversee daily office operations and concentrate in contracts, advertising and insurance requirements both in and out of the office.

Education

Bachelor of Education, 1985, SWTSU

Secondary Major, Special Education

Certification

Woman-owned business, General Services Commission

Woman-owned business, City of Austin

Woman-owned business, Capital Metro Services

Employment

1994 - Present KST Electric, Ltd. 

 

1991 - 1994 Eanes ISD 

Special Education Teacher 

Opened Barton Creek Elementary as Special Education Unit Leader. Teaching children with learning disabilities, autism, mental retardation, and emotional disturbances.

Cedar Creek Elementary, two years unit leader teaching mostly emotionally disturbed students with learning disabilities.

 

1984 - 1985 Eanes ISD 

Student Teacher 

Westlake High School, taught mentally retarded and learning disabled students. Prepared some students for higher education survival skills.

Interest and Activities

Volleyball, softball, fishing, and collector of lighthouses.

Community Services

Manor Chamber of Commerce Officer

Treasurer of Manor Livestock Booster Club 

Manor Athletic Booster Club

Treasurer of Manor Youth Association

General superintendent of ATCLS youth fair

Director's Assistant of Poultry at ATCLS

Superintendent at ATCLS

Kenneth R Tumlinson - Partner/Chief Project Manager

Functional Summary

I began working as an electrical apprentice in 1981. Upon graduation from the apprentice program in 1985, I was promoted to foreman and have remained in a supervisory capacity to the present date. Currently, I am the partner and chief project manager for KST Electric, Ltd. I supervise approximately 200 to 300 field electricians and 20 to 25 electrical foremen working at over 20 different projects.  I also supervise an office staff of approximately 20 individuals.

Employment

1994 - Present KST Electric, Ltd. 

Partner/Chief Project Manager 

Obtain projects for the company thru competitive bidding. Estimate electrical projects, negotiate contracts and offer improvements and suggestions to owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors in order to obtain projects for the company. I directly supervise, manage, and schedule all management personnel in order to maintain time constraints for over 20 different projects. Research plans and specifications to provide solutions to inquiries from other project managers. Design and develop construction documents for many numerous projects including marinas throughout the United States. Ultimately responsible for implementing and achieving the short term and long range goals of the company.

 

1992 - 1994 B&B Electric 

Shop Superintendent 

Supervised and performed electrical installation on large new commercial projects. Responsible for keeping project within budget and within time constraints. Supervised, managed and scheduled all field personnel in order to maintain time constraints for numerous different projects. Research plans and specifications to provide solutions to inquiries from field personnel. Act as liaison between field personnel and management staff.

 

1981 - 1992 Hill Electric 

Electrical Apprentice 

Served as an apprentice while attending Electrical Apprenticeship School. Received regular promotions as my education progressed. Awarded large projects due to exceptional achievement in apprenticeship program including Austin Community College - Metric Campus ($1.3 million electrical), UT Intramural Center ($2.2 million electrical) and Texas Medical Association 12 story Building.

Education

1981-1985 IBEW/JATC Appentice Program

1980-1981 Southwest Texas State University

1976-1980 Manor High School